Senior Care Assistant

Customcare; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in domiciliary care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to enhance the quality of life for clients. This role offers a blend of community and office-based tasks, ensuring high-quality care through effective assessments and team collaboration. With a focus on innovation and employee development, this position provides a supportive environment for career growth. Join a dynamic team where your contributions make a real difference every day.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Paid training and shadowing

Uniform and PPE provided

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting initial risk and needs assessments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality care by assessing individual needs.
• Supervise care workers and participate in care planning.

Skills

Risk and needs assessments

Collaborative care delivery

Supervision of care workers

Job description

£13 per hour plus 25p per mile fuel allowance

Pay Rate: £13 per hour plus 25p per mile fuel allowance

Shifts available: Full time (9am – 5pm) with an element of on call

A driving licence and own transport is essential for this role

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days, fresh challenges, exciting opportunities, and a dynamic work environment. As a Senior Care Assistant at QCS, part of City & County, each day offers new experiences and the chance to make a real difference in our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Paid training and shadowing
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll do

The Senior Care Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality care by assessing individual needs, supervising care workers, and participating in care planning and reviews. The role involves working closely with Care Coordinators to develop effective rotas, conducting regular service reviews, and participating in multi-disciplinary assessments. Shadowing new care workers ensures their competence, and routine supervision includes on-site observation and evaluation of care practices.

While primarily community-based, the role also includes some office-based administrative tasks.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience in conducting initial risk and needs assessments in clients’ homes or other settings such as hospitals or residential/nursing homes. Ability to work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, healthcare professionals, and advocates to deliver holistic care support.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

Join a leading UK domiciliary care provider committed to innovation, growth, and quality. We value our employees’ talent and dedication, offering career development opportunities within a supportive and dynamic environment. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.